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Center report prompts request for FEC hearing on super PACs

By Dave Levinthal

Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig cites Center article in calling for FEC hearing.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… s campaign finance reform organization, Rootstrikers, are today calling on Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub to conduct a public hearing on super PAC regula …"

CPAC panel: Shrink the Federal Election Commission

By Michael Beckel

Lawyers propose shutting down campaign finance agency, or at least limiting its reach.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… HARBOR, Md. — Three conservative attorneys had harsh words for the Federal Election Commission, the government agency tasked with regulating elections, during a campaign …"

Shaun McCutcheon hopes donation in S. Carolina election will be first of many nationwide

By Michael Beckel and Dave Levinthal

Alabama man bent on campaign finance deregulation kicks off election cycle with South Carolina contribution.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… $1,776 to Grooms on Friday, according to documents recently filed with the Federal Election Commission. It’s McCutcheon’s first federal-level donation of the 2013-14 electio …"

"… ve at least $2,500 to a federal candidate or committee. The McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission case does not address the legality of maximum donations to individual cand …"

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Former FEC lawyer, a Republican, touts transparency

By Michael Beckel

FEC laywer-turned-Minnesota county commissioner advocates for 'prompt, full disclosure' of political spenders.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… Republican,” Johnson, who served as the assistant general counsel at the Federal Election Commission for a year in the 1970s, told the Center for Public Integrity. “I don …"

"… ated that more than $300 million in political spending was reported to the Federal Election Commission by groups that did not disclose their donors during the 2012 election cycl …"

Dem senator: Campaign finance laws a 'mockery'

By Reity O'Brien

Sheldon Whitehouse spars with Justice officials, Ted Cruz over political money.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… in U.S. politics prior to the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. Among Whitehouse's complaints about these nonprofits: Discre …"

"… bout these nonprofits: Discrepancies in reporting to the IRS and to the Federal Election Commission Discrepancies between reported and actual political activity Characteriz …"

GOP senators urge FCC to avoid new disclosure rules

By Michael Beckel

13 Republican senators urge FCC to implement no new disclosure rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… dvertisements. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling in 2010, Democrats garnered 59 votes for the DISCLOSE Act, one …"

"… tees, including super PACs, are required to disclosure their donors to the Federal Election Commission. But politically active nonprofits organized under sections 501(c)(4), 50 …"

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Meehan stockpiling cash for future political run?

By Dave Levinthal

Former Rep. Marty Meehan, now a university chancellor, says politics may yet be in his future.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… n Campaign Reform Act of 2002. The Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision was a setback for reform, leading to the creation of free-spendin …"

More senators opt to e-file campaign disclosures

By Michael Beckel

A small but growing number of U.S. senators are filing campaign finance disclosures electronically.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ch were due Monday, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Federal Election Commission records. For Senate campaigns filing on paper, it can take weeks, if …"

Super PACs invest in D.C. Council race

By Michael Beckel

Two groups boosted Republican Patrick Mara during unsuccessful D.C. Council bid.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… rated in the wake of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling, which overturned an existing ban on corporate spending for or agai …"

Environmentalists boost ally in Massachusetts special election

By Michael Beckel

League of Conservation Voters goes to bat for Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Federal Election Commission":

"… ndent expenditures, according to a Center for Public Integrity analysis of Federal Election Commission filings. The spending came via LCV’s political action committee, as well …"

"… ted in the wake of the 2010 U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling. “Ed Markey has never stopped fighting for us, and we’re …"

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